TRIBUTES have been paid to Hull KR legend Roger Millward, who has died at the age of 68 after a fight with cancer.

A prolific goalkicking stand-off and highly successful coach with Rovers for 25 years, Millward was awarded an MBE for his services to rugby league in 1983 and enjoyed iconic status in the game.

He joined Rovers from his home-town club Castleford in 1966, scored a club-record 207 tries in 406 appearances and brought the curtain down on his playing career by lifting the Challenge Cup at Wembley in 1980 with victory over arch-rivals Hull FC in which he defied a broken jaw.

It was his fifth trophy as captain and he went on to guide the Robins to six more pieces of silverware in 11 years as their most successful coach in the club's history.

Rovers chairman Neil Hudgell said: "This is a tragic day for everybody associated with the club and everybody who considers themselves to be a rugby league supporter.

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"Roger's achievements as a player and coach and the way he conducted himself on and off the field made him a hugely respected figure amongst fans of all clubs, whilst there is no doubt he will go down in history as Hull KR's greatest ever player, coach and captain."

"At his peak, he was a player blessed with exceptional skills, outstanding leadership qualities and genuine bravery. He was also a true gentlemen of the game who remained closely connected to the club in his later years.

"The entire club is in mourning and our deepest condolences go to his wife Carol, his family and his friends. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten."

Former KR player, coach and chairman Colin Hutton added: "Roger was the best player this country has ever produced and he rightfully had a stand named after him at Rovers.

"I last saw him at Wembley and I know how much pain he was in. He suffered for the last 36 years with his broken jaw."

Meanwhile, Castleford have signed Widnes Vikings winger Paddy Flynn on loan until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old's only appearance for the Vikings this season came in the Challenge Cup win over Rochdale, leaving him cup-tied for the Tigers' sixth-round tie at home to Salford on Saturday.

Castleford coach Daryl Powell said: "Paddy comes to us at a crucial period. Whenever he has played against us he has had a strong influence on the game, he is a tough defender and carries the ball very strongly in all areas of the field."